Preventing Cold Weather Calamities

Nov 16, 2014

Does your dog like cold weather? To many dogs, Georgia winter conditions are far more hospitable than are the supposed “dog days” of summer. Yet, many dogs are poorly suited for the drop in outdoor temperatures that accompany the winter season. Such dogs may experience hypothermia, frostbite, cracked pads, and stress when left outdoors for an extended period.

Certain profiles of dogs are more at risk when exposed to cold winter weather. In addition there are a number of compounding environmental risks.

Nevertheless, by taking proper precautions owners and dogs can safely enjoy the cold winter months. To learn more about the listed calamities and risk factors and to learn about 11 preventive strategies that enable your dog to safely enjoy the winter, we recommend that you read the detailed version of Preventing Cold Weather Calamities within the Articles section of www.cpt-training.com.